Pullen admits violent disorder and the other 11 defendants have pleaded not guilty.

The prosecution say a 13th defendant, Ian Young, 41, of Brightwell Avenue, Westcliff, remained inside the Railway Tavern at the time of the attack. He denies assisting a criminal offender by hiding them while police were conducting a search.

All 13 defendants deny conspiracy to commit violent disorder.

16:00

Trial ends for today

The hearing has adjourned for today.

It will resume on Monday (July 10) at 10.15am.

16:00

Judge Pugh turns to evidence from Mr Livermore

Judge Pugh says: “Mr Livermore saw a group of 20 men come out of the railway tavern and start throwing glasses and bottles.

“Mr Dobbin had turned around and turned towards the station approach. The group then stormed across the road.

“Mr Livermore ran to the station and looked back. He saw a group of three men kicking Simon Dobbin.

“He was not moving at this time.

“He got onto the platform and held open the train doors until realising people were left behind.

“He got off the train and went back. By then, the Southend group were going back up the station approach but were still throwing things.

“He (Livermore) and the small group continued to walk up and saw Mr Dobbin lying by the grassy area.”

15:53

Judge Pugh says McGill and Petchey deny they were part of a scouting party

Judge Pugh continues: “The prosecution case that McGill and Petchey and others were at the Blue Boar says they were there as a scouting party for Cambridge supporters.

“The two men accept they were in the pub but they deny they were there as a scouting party.”

15:46

Judge Pugh sums up evidence about the whereabouts of Cambridge fans

Judge Pugh explains the whereabouts of Cambridge fans. He says: “Between 5:30 and 6:30pm the coaches came up and most of the Cambridge fans went home.

“Only a group of eight to 10 were left including Mr Dobbin.

“They apologised to everyone in the pub for the earlier rowdy Cambridge fans and were well behaved.

“Then several Southend supporters came in between about 6:30 and 7pm.

“They walked to the bar and then a few other young lads came to the pub.

“The Cambridge supporters then asked where the nearest station was.”

15:32

The trial resumes - Judge Pugh sums up

The hearing has resumed after a short break. Judge Pugh is now summing up what the jury has heard.

Young's counsel explains a text message exchange with Lewis Courtnell

“This was in response to Lewis asking about the ‘wetting of the baby’s head’.

“It simply translates as ‘stay where you are mate’.”

15:01

Young's counsel talks about the label on his clothing

Mr Bagnall continues: “The Crown is also relying on the label on his clothing, the Stone Island sign.

“They are reduced to rely on the clothing. The Crown said he has a calling card, but there is nothing of the sort.

“The evidence is that there was a text to his phone with a picture attached. Then that picture remains on his phone on the day he was arrested.

“No such calling card was found at anybody’s address including Mr Young’s.

“I suggest you look at his evidence through a prism, and that is a 10-hour drinking prism.

“He did not go outside, he did not go to the Blue Boar and he did not engage with anyone there.

“That is no suggestion, that is evidence.”

14:47

Mr Bagnall says Young was 'just a man, having a drink at the bar'

Mr Bagnall continues: “The inevitable inference is not that he has been a part of a conspiracy but in fact the complete opposite… He is in fact, just a man, having a drink at the bar.

“The common sense conclusion is that he was not involved in the incident at all.”

14:19

The hearing resumes - Young's counsel continues

The hearing has resumed after lunch.

Mr Bagnall said about Young: “He has a reason to be at the Railway Tavern that day. It is in fact where he lives.

“You know that he was recently split from his wife and was living with his mother.

“He was invited by Mr Dare to share his private quarters at the pub.

“He has no previous convictions, and he is a man of good character.

“He did go into the witness box and he did give evidence before you.

“He does not go outside of the Railway Tavern at the time of the alleged violent disorder. He also does not go to the Blue Boar earlier that day.

“I ask you this - What does Mr Young actually do as part of this conspiracy?

“Because a conspiracy is an agreement to commit to a criminal act.

“The allegation is to exact revenge after the fight in the Spread Eagle, lie in wait at the Railway Tavern, and then ambush them while they were on their way to the railway station.

“There is no evidence of Mr Young speaking about or being told about a conspiracy.”

13:15

A round up of all the evidence in the trial

Want a round up of all the evidence in the case? Our summary of the trial is below:

Hartlepool v Cambridge United - U's fans with a sign for Simon Dobbin

13:00

Lunch break

Thee will now be a lunch break until 2pm. Stick with us, we’ll be back with live updates then.

12:56

'If he is part of the conspiracy, why doesn't he go out himself?'

Mr Bagnall tells jurors:

If he [Ian Young] is a part of that conspiracy, why doesn’t he go to the Blue Boar on the alleged scouting mission? Or why doesn’t he talk to his co-conspirators once they come back? Why doesn’t he go out himself?

If he is part of the plan why doesn’t he go outside? When they came back in why does he remain at the bar and why does he not engage with them?

12:45

Closing speech for Ian Young now taking place

Matthew Bagnall, defending Ian Young, is now making his closing speech. Ian Young was the only defendant in the case to take to the witness stand and give evidence.

You can read our court coverage on that below:

12:36

'He was just a young man meeting some friends for a drink'

Mr Walsh tells jurors:

He [James Woods] is a man of good character. There is really no evidence against James Woods other than his presence at the Blue Boar.

There is nothing untoward on his phone, it is not significant that he was at the Blue Boar earlier that day…he was just a young man meeting some friends for a drink.

It is by my suggestion that Mr Woods be found not guilty.

12:30

Closing speech now for James Woods

Mr Kevin Walsh, defending James Woods, now making his closing speech to jurors.

James Woods

12:26

'Distinct lack of evidence to tie Alex Woods into this conspiracy'

Mr Bonehill said:

There is a distinct lack of evidence to tie him [Alex Woods] into this conspiracy.

There is no evidence he was even in contact with anyone on the day.

No activity of relevance, or any contact between any of the co-defendants that day, was found on the phone that was seized upon his arrest.

The true verdict for this case is not guilty.

12:14

Dobbin's blood on A Woods jacket 'does not prove direct altercation'

“He had one slight graze on his hand when arrested but this was a result of something else earlier that day.

“But these are not consistent with a serious injury.

“The blood (belonging to Mr Dobbin) on his jacket cannot be shown to be directly or indirectly from an altercation with Mr Dobbin.”

Simon Dobbin pictured inside the Blue Boar pub, just hours before he was attacked.

12:10

'No evidence of his involvement'

Mr Bonehill adds:

There is no direct evidence of his [Alex Woods] involvement in the violent disorder, no eye witnesses that describe him being involved in the top, middle or bottom of Station Approach.

'Whole motive is completely untrue'

Shawyer's defence counsel now addressing jury

Mr Kevin Toomey, defending Shawyer, now giving his closing speech.

The Crown told you that he was attacked at the Spread Eagle and he came off worse. That would be a perfect reason to rally the troops, to get revenge. This is 100% not true. He was not in the Spread Eagle at the time of this supposed attack.

11:16

'He did not have to give evidence because he had nothing to prove'

“He [Randall] did not have to give evidence because he did not have anything to prove at all.

“He said we was scared for his own safety, which you can think is entirely understandable. Is he really a guiding light? Don’t buy into a conspiracy theory.

“You’re starting point should be that he is not guilty, and that should be the right verdict.”

Thomas Randall

11:12

Randall 'no intention of getting involved with the violence'

Mrs Meads, defending Randall:

He said to the police: ‘I will be honest I threw a glass.’ He dropped one glass at his own feet while standing at the back of the crowd.

In his interview it is quite clear that he had no intention of getting involved with the violence… as he said himself, he’s quite skinny.

11:09

'This conspiracy theory is just that, a theory the Crown has dreamed up'

Ms Meads continues: “How is he the architect of a conspiracy? These messages were not sent to anyone in the dock.

“This conspiracy theory is just that, a theory the crown has dreamed up from one stupid text message that he sent on his own accord while he was on his own, and at his nan and grandad’s.”

11:04

'Why was Randall's phone moving away from the scene?'

Ms Meads addresses the jury:

The text message the crown bases their entire conspiracy on reads: ‘We’re gonna ambush them’ .This does not ring true.

If Thomas Randall had plans of an ambush after the game, then why was his phone moving away from the scene after this was sent? After the message was sent he was at his nana and grandad’s house.

11:00

Closing speeches continue

The defence closing speeches are continuing this morning. Next up to address the court is Ms Meads, defending Thomas Randall.